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COLORADO
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Bollywood
West
Bollywood & Indo-Western dance classes located in and
around Denver & Boulder. Accepting registration for
new classes. Contact Email:
info@bollywoodwest.com Ph:
(303) 389.9832
Bharatanatyam,
Carnatic Vocal Lessons/ Classical Music Lessons
- Indian Classical Dance Classes in Aurora, Boulder,
Thornton and Denver. Learn classical music/carnatic
vocal singing in individual or group sessions. Classes
available for kids and adults as well.
Contact Email:
shivanjalidance@yahoo.com or
Call: 303-254-6368
Carnatic
and Light Vocal / Veena Lessons
Gayathri Krishnamurthy has given various concerts in
All India Radio and temples in India and the US. She
is also specialized in Carnatic Theory, played/sang
in fusion bands. Email : k.gayathri@gmail.com
or Phone : 303-955-4778
Mudra Dance Studio
Dance classes in Denver, CO. Phone:720.252.4480 or email namita@mudradancestudio.us
Raga
Denver, CO, TEL: (303) 442 9980
Learn sitar, sarod, vocal and others from senior disciple
of Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, Pandit Ravi Shankar and Pandit
Nikhil Banerjee. All levels, call Akbar School (303)
442 9980
Sri
Paduka Society for Indian Classical Music, CO. (SPSICM)
Contact Email:
Hari Devanath Ph: (303)
6840544
Shaayeri Dance
Located in Arvada, CO [Bollywood and Folk dancing for
all ages and levels]
Contact Neha Goel
Shaayeri@yahoo.com
303-916-8648
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ILLINOIS
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Bharatanatyam
Class: Indian Classical Dance for Adults and Children
Taught by: Aparna Srinivasan, Student of Late "Kalaimamani"
Guru Mahalingam Pillai, Tanjavur Style
Location : Schaumburg, IL and Chicago, IL.
Contact: 312 363 9343 or
apps11@hotmail.com
Bollywood Rhythms
Offers Dancing classes for Filmi songs for all languages,
folk dances and can also choreograph songs for all occasions
Contact Location: Naperville, IL, Email:
info@bollywoodrhythms.com
or Phone: (630) 357-9293
Gauri
Jog - Kathak Dance
Teaches Kathak (North Indian Classical Dance) at Schaumburg,
IL (a Chicago suburb).
Contact (847) 755-9625 for further details.
Dance Classes in Naperville, IL
Ms. Harini Subramanian, an ardent disciple of the legendary dancer Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam offers dance lessons in Bharatanrithyam in Naperville, IL. Under her guru's tutelage, she has been trained in Bharatanrithyam for over 14 years and has also been a teaching staff at her guru's dance institution in Chennai, India. Her method of teaching is based on her guru’s research findings and strictly adheres to the Natya Sastra tradition.
For details please email: harini_subramanian@yahoo.com or Telephone: (630) 995-0416
India
Classical Music Society
Organizes North and South
Indian classical music concerts and dances in the Chicago
area. Email:
Shelly Kumar
Address: 2025 Collett
Lane, Flossmoor, IL 60422. Phone: (708) 798-2025
Indian dance and Music class
Asha teach carnatic classical music along with Keerthans, Light Music, Bajans, Shloka?s ,good film songs and Classical dance - Bharathanatyam along with Kuchupudi, semi-classical, Fusion dance, Dance dram?s .Beginners and only particular song/dance classes also available. Location: Naperville IL USA. For more information Email: asha_adiga@rediffmail.com or Phone:248-229-2769
Manasarovar
Kathak
Recently moved from Seattle, WA, Kathak exponent offers
private training to interested individuals around the
Chicago area at her residence. Kathak is a north indian
classical dance form and draws many similarities to
Flamenco and tap. Archana Kumar, is a professionally
trained modern dancer as well, and as a contemporary
artist, her sessions imbibe techniques of modern dance
into kathak while understanding the finer nuances of
this graceful , ancient dance form. In Seattle, her
1-on-1 sessions have gained much popularity and reviews
and she hopes to share her artistic knowledge with the
Chicago community as well. She also accepts and offers
training in small groups (max 4) as she believes in
offering quality training and delivering authentic information
thereby developing a deeper and long-term relationship
with her students. Contact Archana Kumar. Telephone:
773.600.2282 or e-mail:
kathakdance@hotmail.com
Nrithya Geetanjali Dance Academy
Learn Bharatanatyam, Nattuvangam & folk dances of Tamil Nadu from Anupama Rajesh, student of Guru Smt Rajee Narayan in Aurora, IL. Accepts students in small batches & makes learning this glorious art form enjoyable & fun for the kids & adults alike.
Contact email Anupama Rajesh or phone 630-5856956
Natraj
Dance Academy
Established in 1983. Classes in Bharatanatyam and other
Classical Dance Styles offered at various locations
in the Chicago area. For more information call Vijayalakshmi
(847) 634-4679
Saregama
School of Music
Hitesh Master made his home in Chicago in 1998 with
a single goal of bringing the high quality music to
the Indian and Pakistani community of Chicago and the
surrounding States. He established Orchestra Saregama
with his colleagues who also made Chicago their home.
Conductor: Hitesh Master, e-mail: Saregama1@msn.com
| Cell Phone: 847 322-9451
Samskriti
Samskriti offers year round classes in Bharatanatyam,
Kuchipudi, Carnatic Vocal Music, Yoga, and Vedic Chants.
'Gurukulam' cultural camp is held every summer for kids
ages 5 and above. Call (630) 527-1498 for class information.
Contact: Shoba Natarajan
3463 Parliament Lane | Naperville, IL 60564 Tel:
(630) 527-1498 | Fax: (630) 527-1898
Sampradhaya School of Music, Palatine & Grayslake suburbs of Chicago
Founder & Director–Jayashree Venkatesh. Class Types–Vocal & ViolinIn Person and Online Lessons to students in US, UK and Canada
Sampradhaya School also offersadvanced workshops in vocal music by Dr. Nithyasree Mahadevan on voiceand singing techniques’s of the trinities and gems of Padmabhushan Smt. D.K.Pattammaland Dr.Nithyasree's own popular songs. The session would include rare kriti's, raga alapana/kalpana swara techniques, Ragam Thanam Pallavi techniques etc depending on student levels. Thissession isavailable to progressing singers andmusicteachers in the US, UK and Canadaboth in person and online. Please contact Jayashree at 847-682-2287 if you would like to register a spot since session sizes are limited.
Conductor: Hitesh
Satyavani's Home Page
Bharata Natyam and Kuchipudi teacher based in Chicago,
USA.
Sonia's Dance Rhythm
A studio based in Naperville and Schaumburg and specializes in teaching Bollywood dance to the latest songs from Bollywood Movies, folk.
E-mail: sonia@soniasdance.com | Phone: 630-728-8983
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INDIANA
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Nivedita
Rangnekar
Rangnekar povides professional instruction in Asian-Indian
dance and offers an opportunity for individuals to experience
a traditional and unique eastern art form in Indianapolis.
Her aim is to foster cultural awareness and appreciation
of Indian arts through collaboration and performances
of authentic Indian classical and folk dances. Group and
private lessons are available.
7436 Bramblewood Ln. Indianapolis, IN 46254 | Phone: (317)
297-3249 Contact Email:
kalavikas@yahoo.com
Preeti
Vasudevan
Indian classical dance, contemporary choreographer
362 Boylston St. #432, Carmel, IN 46032 | Phone: (317)
828-9551
Contact Email:
preeti_vasudevan@yahoo.com
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IOWA
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Kathak
Indian Dance: Bollywoodiowa!
Instructor: Wendy Stegall Performing artist / instructor
Wendy Stegall presents the essential traditional elements
of this ancient, yet highly individualistic and improvisational
dance form.Wendy also teaches bollywood dance in Fairfield, Iowa.
Call (641) 472-4222 or
wendy@kathakwendy.com
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KANSAS
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LOUISIANA
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Amruthananda School of Bharata Natyam
Founded and directed by Nalini A. Raghavan. This dance
institution, located in Louisiana's capital city, Baton
Rouge, provides instruction in the Kalakshetra style of
Bharata Natyam.
Contact Email:
Nalini A. Raghavan
Nalini A. Raghavan, Director, Amruthananda School of Bharata
Natyam.
Phone: 225-343-5172
Bharatanatyam: Indian Classical Dance
For Adults and Children
Bharatanatyam - taught in the Tanjavur style for beginner, Intermidiate and Advanced levels
Location : New Orleans, Lousiana. Email: tatvadance@gmail.com
Srishti
Dances of India
Founder and Artistic Director -Sunanda Nair
1012 St. Julien St.,Apt., D#3, Kenner,
Lousiana 70065 Phone : (504) 465 0146
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MICHIGAN
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Bharatha Choodamani Academy
of Fine Arts
Farmington Hills, Michigan. The school is run by Induvadana
Malli, daughter and disciple of Guru Adyar. K. Lakshman.
The school has a branch in Michigan, USA.
Smt. Induvadana Malli
Phone Number : 248-476-3269
or Contact
Email:
induvadana@yahoo.com
Laasya School of Indian Dance
CLASSES OFFERED: Bharatanatya, Indian Folk and Bollywood styles of dancing
DIRECTOR: Vidya Krishnamurthy, who has over 18 years of dance teaching experience
3765 Everett Drive Rochester Hils, MICHIGAN-48307 USA
Phone Number : 248 853 2185 or 248 736 4729 or Contact
Email: Laasyasid@yahoo.com
Nritya Sudha's Hindu Temple Rhythms
and
The Vidyanjali Orchestra
24611
Seneca Avenue, Oak Park, Michigan 48237.
Bharata Natyam, Kuchipudi, &
Kathak classes, workshops and performances as taught
by the Gurus of Sri Rajarajeshwari Bharata Natya Kalamandir
of Mumbai, India. Bharata Natyam classes taught in the
traditional Tanjore style. Annual performances, summer
camps, and workshops by visiting artistes. Includes
Professional carnatic orchestra available for arangetrams,
rehearsals, and classical music performances. Includes
vocalists, nattuvangam, mridangam, veena, harmonium,
and violin upon request. Also creates original musical
compositions and dance dramas.
Email: Smt. Sudha Chandrasekhar or call (248)
399-0259
Nrityanjali
offers classes
in Bharatanatyam, Mohiniyattam and Yoga
Nanditha Prabhu 21862 Ontaga Street Farmington Hills,
Michigan - 48336
Contact Phone
- 248-381-2640 or Email:
prabhu.nandu@gmail.com
Odissi Dance in Lansing
Shreelina received intensive training under Guru Aloka Kanungo. Shreelina has performed at most major festivals in India including Khajuraho Dance Festival, Konark > Dance Festival, Puri Beach Festival, Uday Shankar Dance Festival and so on. Shreelina has featured on Indian national and "Star of Tomorrow Award 2002" from West Bengal Dance Group Federation among other competitive awards. Shreelina holds a first class Visharad in Odissi. A research fellow at Michigan State University, she teaches Odissi Dance in Lansing, Michigan. Contact Shreelina Ghosh Mukherjee - Email : shreelina_g@rediffmail.com or Telephone : 517-881-5748
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MINNESOTA
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Debjani Chakraborty
1671 Century Circle Apt 119
Woodbury, MN 55125
Ph: (651) - 340 - 0948
e-mail:
debjani_jd@yahoo.com
Katha Dance Theatre
Atistic Director: Rita Mustaphi
"Nritya Jyoti Dance Theatre"
5444, Orchard Avenue North
Crystal, MN 55429
Ph: (763) - 533-0756
Nrityalaya
Dance School
Atistic Director: Padma Dharnipragada
An Institution dedicated to the training and performance
email:
info@nrityalaya.org
Ph:
(763) 416-6363
Ragamala Music and Dance Theater
Ragamala Music and Dance Theater's work provides a bridge
between cultures both ancient and modern,exploring a
unique style of living poetry for the stage. The company
has gained a national reputation for its work with K-12
schools, colleges and universities, museums, senior
citizen's homes, and commuinity centers.
711 West Lake Street, Suite 309
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Tel: 612-824-1968
Fax: 612-824-2892
e-mail:
info@ragamala.net
R.G.K
Dance and Fitness Studio
Renu
Kumar, the Founder of R.G.K Dance and Fitness Studio
has been teaching and performing Modern Indian Dance
in the Twin Cities since 1990.R.G.K Dance & Fitness
Studio is the Plymouth area's leading Indian Dance Studio.
It has been known for its an original and colorful dances.
17430 45th Ave. N, Plymouth, MN 55446
Phone: 763-227-0740 Email:renukumar@rgkdance.org
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MISSISSIPPI
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MISSOURI
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Bollywood Shuffle
Only dance school in St. Louis teaching Bollywood Dance style.
St. Louis, MO.
Contact Email: bollywoodshuffle@yahoo.com
Soorya
Dance Company
268 Arbor Crest
St. Louis, MO 63021
Ph: 732-636-3869 or 314-397-5278
Contact Email:
Sooryadance@yahoo.com
Nrithyakshetra
Classes offered in Mohiniyattam and Bharatanatyam by
Smitha Rajan
6937 Brassel Drive. O'Fallon, MO 63366. Contact Phone:
(636)-379-1597 or Email: smitharajan@hotmail.com
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MONTANA
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NEBRASKA
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Jyothi
Chintalapudi
kuchipudi Dance Teacher.
Address: 15632 underwood cir,
Omaha, NE-68118
Contact: Telephone: (402) 614 3738 or Email: kuchipudiomaha@yahoo.com
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NEVADA
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NORTH
DAKOTA
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OHIO
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Ratanpur
Tarana Dance School - Artist Sharmistha Srivastava
teaches Kathak, bollywood and all folk dances of India.
8306 Orange Station Loop
Lewis Center, OH 43035
Phone: 614-323-9483
Email: versatileinteriors@yahoo.com
Nalanda
School of Asian Indian Dances
Instruction primaraly in Bharata
Natyam,also folk dances from all over India. Director
is Indira Satyapriya. The school is based in Worthington,
Ohio. We also rent and sell all kinds of dance costumes
and jewelry
Contact Email:
Indirasatyapriya@hotmail.com
Sursangam
School of Music
Hasu
Patel, a disciple of Sitar Legend Ustad Vilayat Khan
Saheb, is one of the few distinguished female artists
performing 'Raga Sangeet' on Sitar. As a performer/composer/teacher,
she has dedicated her life to preserving and propagating
in its pristine purity the fascinating, highly evolved
traditional music of India. She weaves an elaborate
sound that holds audiences captivated in concerts such
as Woodstock Music Festival, The Chicago Jazz Festival
and Sivananda Yoga Centers, etc.
To listen to her CD, GAYAKI SITAR, is a transcendental
experience. Available at www.amazon.com and www.cdbaby.com
Available for Workshops, Lecture-Demonstrations, Collaborations,
Compose Music for Dance Ensembles, Concerts, Music Festivals,
Universities and Performing art centers. Teaching SITAR,
TABLA, VOCAL
EMAIL:
hasu@hasupatel.com or
Tel # 440-835-198
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OKLAHOMA
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Ajit
Sen
Tabla
and Vocal Classical Music. Lucknow gahrana. Student
age - talented 4 years and older
Address: 2816 S. 109th E. Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74129. Contact
Telephone: 918- 384-7084 EMAIL: ajit@ssd.fsi.com
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TEXAS
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Agni
- The Dance Company
Agni's primary goals is to provide
quality dance education in various locations in Texas
through classes conducted by experienced and renowned
instructors.At present classes are offered for all ages
in styles such as Bollywood , classical fusion and folk.
For more information , please visit
www.agnidance.com
or email us at
agni.austin@gmail.com
Anjali
Center for Performing Arts
2615 Cordes Drive, Sugar Land,
TX 77479
offers expert year-round classes in Bharata Natyam &
Kuchipudi dance, Yoga, Hindustani Vocal & Tabla.
Artistic Director - Rathna Kumar
Tel: 713 774 6100/281 265 ARTS (2787)
Contact Email:
anjali@wt.net
Bharathadarshana - School for Dance and Music
Name: Bharathadarshana - School for Dance and Music, Address : Houston,TX 77077, USA
Hailing from Chennai, the school serves the sacred art of Bharathanatyam now in Bangalore has been imparting this knowledge in its pristine purity - the world famous Kalakshetra Style, since 30 plus years. The institute's Associate Director Soujanya Madhusudan, established its footprint in the USA's Keystone state, Pennsylvania at Exton and now has its branch in Houston TX. Soujanya has been an avid student, a performing artiste and a well experienced teacher of Bharatanatyam since 25 years and has support from her mother-in-law Smt Nagamani Srinivasa Rao (well known as Mani akka amongst her disciples), the institute's Director and the sister of the Legendary Guru Padmashri Adyar K Lakshman of Chennai. Besides offering Bharatanatyam in Kalakshetra style the institute also offers carnatic vocal music classes for all age group by experienced teacher and musician Sri Madhusudan Rao. Madhusudan Rao hails from a family of musicians and artists and is the son of Guru Smt Nagamani Srinivasa Rao. He is a professional vocalist and mridangist. The institute offers online classes in Bharatanatyam and Carnatic vocal are also offered to aspiring students.
Email: soujanyamadhu@gmail.com or Telephone : 281 809 8038
Bharatham
Dance Academy
Bharatham Dance Academy aims at achieving prefection
in the art form Bharathanatyam through small class groups
and individual attention. It adheres strictly to the
Vazhuvoor tradition and focuses on maintaining the purity
of the art form.
Artistic Director: Lavanya Prabu.
Address: 15226, Millers run Lane,
Sugar land, Texas-77478.
Phone : 281 495 6986 or Email: lavanyaprabu@yahoo.com Bollywood Shake
At Bollywood Shake, we teach Indian Bollywood dancing for a cultural experience full of fun and excitement. Whether you are a beginner or have experience in Bollywood dancing, come learn some new moves with great music while also getting a workout!
Location: Austin, TX. Contact: 512-432-5716 or Email info@bollywoodshake.com
Bollywood
School of Dance & Art
A dance school in Sugarland/Pearland, TX famous for
remixing East, West and Fun choreography together with
Bollywood music. Want to Dance like a Bollywood Star?
Want to do Bollywood Hip Hop? Want to do Bhangra? Want
to Learn Traditional, Regional & Fusion Dance? Call
Rajan Chawla on 281-207-6101 or Email
rajanchawla@bollywoodsoda.com
Culture
Revival --
Hindustani Classical Music training for vocals
1699
Romano Park Lane, #543, Houston, TX
Contact (281) 3977662 or
Email:
papia@houston.rr.com
Chandra
Gowri Natyalaya
A
school for learning Bharatanatyam [Director: Lakshmi
Kommineni, a performer/teacher/choreographer & nattuvanar]
Contact email
:lakshmei@hotmail.com
or Phone : 512-233-5736
Darpan Dance
Based in Texas, U.S.A. and founded by Chetna Raniga.
Offering classes in both choreography and dance training.
Incorporating techniques from Kathak, Bharatnatyam,
Folk, and Modern dance as well as elements from yoga.
Contact Email:
chetna@darpandance.com
Kiran
Pandya's Tabla Classes
Disciple of Pandit Taranath Rao
Plano, TX 75093
Phone: (972) 733 4404
Rhythm India
Provides the very best in Bollywood dance training & performances in the greater Houston Area. We cater to all ethnic backgrounds & age groups…AGE IS NO LIMIT!! Rhythm India performs year-round at concerts, wedding receptions, private parties, fund-raisers, corporate events, social/public events and festivals. We also provide private lessons and training for special events."You do not have to be a professional dancer or have any prior dance training to enjoy dancing. With the right guidance and a positive attitude, we believe that ANYONE can dance!!" For more information regarding class locations, schedule and rates contact:
Arzan Gonda : Artistic Director,
Email: info@rhythm-india.com or Phone: 832-228-7979.
Sreepadam
School of Arts - Through small groups
and personal individualattention, the famous film artist
and dance performer, Divya Unni focuses on Indian classical
dance art-forms such as Bharathanatyam, Mohiniyattam,
Kuchipudi & folk and contemporary dance. Address:
435 FM 1092 - Suite K Houston,Texas. Contact:Divya Unni,
Email: sreepadamsoa@yahoo.com
or Phone: 713-838-7752.
Shri
Natraj School Of Indian Dance
Name : Kusum Sharma
10138 Bayou Manor Lane Houston , TX 77064
Phone: 832 423 2039 or Email:
kusumps@shrinatraj.com
Shivangini
Classes
A unique school focused on teaching Kathak based Bhaav
Nritya (expression dance), folk dances of North India
, Dholak, and
Tabla. Director: Mrs. Shiva Mathur
5303 Plantation Colony Dr , Sugar Land , TX 77478
Contact: shiva.mathur@shivanginiclasses.com
or Telephone: 281-491-6931
Sunanda's
Performing Arts Center-
Intensive training provided in the Indian classical
styles Bharata Natyam and Mohini Attam and Folk dances
of India.
Address: 6014 E Brook Court. Suga land, Texas 77479
Contact E mail: sunandanair@aol.com
or Phone : 281- 277-7401
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Kalaanjali,
LLC
School of Dance & Music in Madison, Wisconsin, and
was founded by Meenakshi Ganesan who has been performing
Bharatanatyam for almost two decades. Meenakshi has a
degree in Bharatanatyam and has won tens of awards and
gold medals for her performances, including the title
of "Nrithya Mayuri" (dancing peacock). The primary
focus of Kalaanjali is the offering of training in Bharatanatyam
although lessons are also offered for traditional folk
dances and semi-classical dances. At Kalaanjali, Bharatanatyam
students get a rigorous training in the Natyashastras,
the foundational body of knowledge associated with Bharatanatyam.
E-mail:
meena@kalaanjali.com
Natyarpana school of Bharatnatam
Madison and Milwaukee
Kripa Baskaran [Style
: Bharatnatyam ] Natyarpana dance company promotes India's
cultural heritage through performances of Indian classical
dance, music and theater in a traditional form. The company
offers lecture demonstrations, dance presentations, workshops,
master classes, multimedia presentations and academic
presentations at universities, libraries and schools.
Natyarpana offers year-round dance lessons in Madison
and Milwaukee. The Company is directed by Kripa Baskaran.
For More information on class locations in Madison and
Milwaukee.
Contact Ph:
608 831 6873 or
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